The Duke Deal

· The Whitmorelands Book 1 · June Third Enterprises, LLC
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When his wife asks him to pretend to be a happy couple to fulfill her grandfather's dying wish, a duke has one condition: he wants an heir.


The honeymoon is over…

 When Veronica said “I do” to Sebastian Sinclair, Duke of Edgefield, she thought all her dreams had come true. He was dashing and doting, and she absolutely adored him—until he betrayed her trust, shattering their marriage, and her heart, into a million tiny bits. She hasn’t seen her husband in the two years since, and she’d just as soon make it twenty. But when she learns that her beloved grandfather’s dying wish is for her and Sebastian to attend the family’s Christmastide celebration, she swallows her pride and asks him a favor: to pretend they’re the happy couple they once were.

 

But the passion still simmers.

 Sebastian is shocked to find his lovely duchess on his doorstep, but he’s ready and willing to play the part of a devoted husband for the Christmas season…if Veronica will grant him a favor in return. All he asks is that she share his bed every night. All night. And maybe even give him the heir he needs.

 

Could their love be the real deal?

Veronica must be mad to agree—especially since Sebastian seems intent on using every weapon in his arsenal to charm and seduce her. She knows it’s just pretend and yet, she can’t help but wonder if the falling snow and Christmas cheer will work a little magic. Maybe she and Sebastian will end up with more than either of them bargained for…  

When his wife asks him to pretend to be a happy couple to fulfill her grandfather's dying wish, a duke has one condition: he wants an heir. The honeymoon is over… When Veronica said “I do” to Sebastian Sinclair, Duke of Edgefield, she thought all her dreams had come true. He was dashing and dot...

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59 reviews
Constance Tompkins
October 15, 2023
Past hurts and lack of communication almost destroy a couples chance for love. The old saying goes that sometimes one can't see the trees for thr forrest, Veronica and Sebastian begin to ignore a love so strong that they believe lies, bad family histories and their own ridiculous assumptions until it dawns on both parties that they have more to lose if rheycontinue in this vein.
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Debbie Merinar
December 5, 2023
I really enjoyed reading 📚 this book. I couldn't put it down.
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Imaris Santiago
September 3, 2024
I like the story but it was too short and it needed a bit more substance
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About the author

Valerie Bowman is an internationally bestselling romance author. Her debut novel was published in 2012. Since then, her books have received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. She's been an RT Reviewers' Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance and Best Historical Romance Love and Laughter. Two of her books have been nominated for the Kirkus Prize for fiction.

Valerie grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she's number seven) and a huge supply of romance novels. After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English Language and Literature with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got. Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family including her two rascally dogs. When she's not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS.

Visit Valerie on the web at ValerieBowmanBooks.com

Valerie Bowman is an internationally bestselling romance author. Her debut novel was published in 2012. Since then, her books have received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. She's been an RT Reviewers' Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance and Best Historic...

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